In Our Communities [12/08/2020]

December 9, 2020

The 1051st Fire Fighter Tactical Group from Camp Ripley Training Camp partnered with Central Lakes College to train from November 30 through December 4, 2020 in preparation for their deployment to Romania in 2021…

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held at Scott Air Force Base celebrating the completion of construction on the flight line revitalization project

The Virginia Military Institute removed a statue of Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson on Monday, initiated after allegations of systemic racism within the public college which began this fall…

The Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership will initiate 86 new partners in virtual ceremony at noon EST on December 9…

Photo By Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh 

December 9, 2020

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In Our Communities

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) vetoed legislation that would have limited foreign investor ownership of land near military installations, WIBW reported. Kelly cited constitutional concerns with some of the bill’s provisions. “If the legislature is serious about...

New Army Ad Campaign Focuses on Civilian Employee Recruitment

New Army Ad Campaign Focuses on Civilian Employee Recruitment

The Army hopes its new recruiting campaign, “Find Your Next Level,” will convince professionals to make the Army civilian workforce their next career step, as Task & Purpose reported. “Today’s workforce seeks meaningful careers, but few see Army civilian careers...

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety

Nine Military Hospitals Receive Top Marks for Patient Safety

Nine military medical facilities received top grades for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit watchdog, according to Military News. The assessment, part of Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades program, evaluated over 30 performance measures at 3,000...

Wednesday Webinar on REPI Challenge Grant Proposals

Wednesday Webinar on REPI Challenge Grant Proposals

DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program leaders will host a webinar May 15 at 3 p.m. Eastern time to discuss REPI Challenge grant funding proposals and field questions from prospective applicants. You can join the webinar at this link....

Warren Highlights DCIP as Opportunity for Off-Base Housing Support

Warren Highlights DCIP as Opportunity for Off-Base Housing Support

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) suggested Wednesday that the Defense Community Infrastructure Program is one way to help solve the housing crunch in many military communities. The program, which Congress made permanent last year, provides grants for infrastructure...

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